Yes. US Google searches for leopard print have risen every year since 2023 and hit a five-year high in April 2026, and fashion editors list it among the animal-print trends for fall 2026.
Search data from Google Trends (US web search, October 2021 to October 2026), checked October 26, 2026.
Five years of leopard print searches
Google Trends scores search interest from 0 to 100, where 100 is the busiest week in the period. Here are the yearly averages for the US, with cheetah print on the same scale for comparison.
| Year | Leopard print | Cheetah print |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32 | 23 |
| 2023 | 27 | 19 |
| 2024 | 38 | 33 |
| 2025 | 51 | 52 |
| 2026 (to Oct 25) | 71 | 68 |
Leopard print searches hit their low point in the week of June 4, 2023, at 22, then climbed for three straight years. The busiest week of the five years was the week of April 12, 2026, at 100. In mid-October 2026 the weekly score was 82, higher than any October since at least 2021.
What fashion editors say for fall 2026
Glamour reported in October 2026 that animal prints are trending again for fall, and that the trend has been building since Chanel's spring-summer 2026 collection. Who What Wear's fall 2026 roundup puts leopard alongside seven other animal prints: croc, zebra, snakeskin, tiger, Bambi (fawn spots), eel and tortoiseshell.
Why leopard print keeps coming back
Leopard print is made of near-blacks, browns, tans and creams, so it behaves like a neutral and pairs with most colors. We measured the main colors in our own prints to show it: see what colors go with leopard print.
Classic leopard: black rosettes on warm brown and tan
An easy way to wear it
If you're new to leopard print, start with one piece and keep everything else plain. Small everyday accessories are the lowest-risk way in:
Leopard print: phone case · MagSafe case · tote bag · sherpa blanket
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Leopard print style questions
Is leopard print still in for 2026?
Yes. On Google Trends, average US search interest in leopard print rose from 27 in 2023 to 71 so far in 2026, on Google's 0 to 100 scale. The highest week in the last five years was the week of April 12, 2026, and October 2026 is running higher than any October since at least 2021.
Is leopard print outdated?
Not by the numbers. Search interest bottomed out in mid-2023 and has climbed since, and Glamour reported in October 2026 that animal prints are trending again for fall, gaining ground since Chanel's spring-summer 2026 collection.
Am I too old to wear leopard print?
There's no age rule for leopard print. If you'd like to keep it low-key, wear one leopard piece, such as a bag, shoes or a phone case, and keep the rest of the outfit neutral. That's the approach Glamour suggests for anyone new to animal print.
What prints are trending in 2026?
Who What Wear's fall 2026 animal-print roundup lists eight: croc, zebra, snakeskin, tiger, Bambi (fawn spots), eel, tortoiseshell and leopard. Cheetah print is also rising: its US search interest grew about as fast as leopard print's from 2023 to 2026.
Is leopard print a neutral?
In practice, yes. When we measured the main colors in our own leopard and cheetah prints, every one was a near-black, brown, tan or cream, so the print pairs with almost anything, much like a brown or camel solid would.
Is cheetah print in style too?
Yes. On the same Google Trends scale, US search interest in cheetah print averaged 19 in 2023 and 68 so far in 2026, nearly level with leopard print's 71. The two prints are often confused, so check the spots: cheetah has solid spots, leopard has rosettes. See cheetah vs leopard print side by side